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Gujarat
is the most industrialized state in the Republic of India with 19.8% of the country's total industrial output, which exceeds that of Maharashtra, whose output is 19.2% and contains many of the country's former Princely states. Gujarat borders Pakistan, and the states of Rajasthan to the north-east, Madhya Pradesh to the east, Maharashtra and the Union territories of Diu, Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli to the south. The international border with Pakistan is to the north-west. The Arabian Sea makes up the state's western coast. Its capital, Gandhinagar is a planned city and is located near Ahmedabad, the former state capital and the current commercial center of Gujarat.Surat is a Major industrial city located in south Gujarat also known as the Diamond city.
Gujarat
Real Estate
Economy
Macro-economic trend
This is a chart of trend of gross state domestic product of Gujarat at market prices estimated by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation with figures in millions of Indian Rupees.
Year Gross State Domestic Product
1980 74,270
1985 139,880
1990 279,960
1995 718,860
2000 1,084,840
The economy of Gujarat shows that it is one of the most prosperous states of the country, having a per-capita Gross domestic product|GDP 2.47 times India's average. Of all the states, Gujarat controls some of the largest businesses in India. According to the data published by "Center (India)|Punjab and Maharashtra, at Rs. 15,800 [4]. Major Agricultural produce of the state include cotton, peanuts, Date (fruit)|dates, sugarcane, milk & milk products. Industrial products include cement, and gasoline|petrol. Gujarat has the Diamond capital of world; i.e. SURAT and also the TEXTILE capital of india as SURAT. Gujarat is the largest producer of milk - ANAND. The worlds LARGEST SHIP BREAKING yard is in gujarat near Bhavnagar at ALANG. I.P.C.L. one of the best petroleum refinery in India is in Gujarat in Vadodara. Reliance Petroleum Limited, one of the group companies of Reliance Industries Limited founded by Dhirubhai Ambani operates the oil refinery at Jamnagar which is the world's largest grassroots' refinery. [5]
Gujarat ranks first nationwide in gas-based thermal electricity generation with national market share of over 18% and second nationwide in nuclear electricity generation with national market share of over 16%.
Over 4% of the S&P CNX 500 conglomerates have corporate offices in Gujarat.
Industrial Growth and Advantage
During the period 1960-90, Gujarat established itself as a leader in various industrial sectors - Textiles, Engineering, Chemicals,Petrochemicals. Drugs & Pharmaceuticals. Dairy,Cement & Ceramics. Gems & Jewellery, etc.
Post-liberalization period saw Gujarat's State Domestic Product (SDP) rising at an average growth rate of 12.4% per annum in real terms (from 1994 -2002).
Gujarat achieved as much as 35% of augmentation in its power generation capacity during the period 1995-96 and 2000-01. TheProducers (IPPs) have contributed significantly in this addition. Gujarat in fact, is one of the first few states in India to have encouraged private sector investment are already in operation. In addition. the liquid cargo (Chemicals) handling port at Dahej is also set up in joint sector and made operational.
Largest producer of Salt and Soda Ash in the country.
Largest grass-root Petroleum Refinery in the world operational at Jamnagar.
Diamond capital of the world - SURAT.
Textile capital of India - SURAT.
2nd cleanest city of India - SURAT.
Worlds Fastest Growing city is also in Gujarat - SURAT.[U.N.SURVEY]
Gujarat is Petroleum capital of India.
Gujarat is Pharmaceutical capital of India.
Excellent road network - exceeding 74,000 km.Ahmedabad-Vadodara - of the Expressway in Gujarat was the FIRST expressway of India.
Highest number of Airports in India - 11 including an international airport at Ahmedabad.
An extensive rail network connecting all major centres in the State.
The annual growth rate of industrial output on an average was witnessed at around 18% during the period 1990-2000.
Network of quality educational institutions.
Business-friendly environment and rich heritage of entrepreneurial skill.
Amul
Gujrat is the birthplace of the Amul milk co-operative federation. Started by Verghese Kurien this movement has served as a model for other co-operative movements throughout India. It has now become a global brand as "Operation Flood" .
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